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The numbers of refugees and asylum seekers are rising at a time when there is growing anti-immigrant sentiment.
Australia’s live export trade is controversial. Have you ever wondered how it perpetuates? New research shows it comes down to corporate power dynamics. Similar forces operate in Brazil and the US.
Containing and extinguishing mega blazes like the one that reached Jasper is an all-hands-on-deck affair that draws upon expertise from around the world.
Ministers are tightening the screws. If food companies don’t embrace health stars, they’ll be compulsory.
A new government report is a thoughtful and considered contribution to a debate on our democracy. Now it needs to spend money on debate and education.
While there have been moves to making voting optional in Australia, voters have consistently expressed their support for it being compulsory.
Should “being young” be enshrined as a human right?
I’ve studied stress in marsupials. Here’s why banning koala cuddles is a good idea – backed by the scientific evidence on koala handling and stress.
Contrary to popular belief, new research shows the abrupt, often gale force wind changes known as “southerly busters” are becoming more frequent, but less severe, as the climate changes.
Small renewable energy systems are replacing dirty diesel generators in remote communities. This study of 20 Australian microgrid feasibility projects reveals widespread benefits.
The NACC is demonstrating, on raw numbers at least, that it is committed to its purpose and achieving results. But how effective those results actually are will take longer to assess.
Our new report makes 12 recommendations for how industry, government, educators and First Nations communities can create jobs and fulfilling careers in clean energy.
Offshore wind power can play a starring role in Australia’s future energy mix. It sure beats nuclear and coal, offering advantages in scale, availability and proximity to both users and the grid.
The review will focus on the ‘future acts’ provisions, and whether they are fair to traditional owners.
Weakening climate ambition as China strengthens its climate targets would undercut Australia’s strategy in our Pacific region.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chinese Premier Li Quang discussed Chinese foreign interference in Australia and the situation of Australian national Yang Hengjun, incarcerated in China for alleged spying.
Around the world, coral reefs are suffering. But scientists in high-income nations are developing new ways to build coral resilience. We have a duty to share our skills and build capacity elsewhere.
The US may have beaten a cricketing giant in Pakistan, but moving the game forward will be an even sterner challenge.
Analysis of data from underwater microphones could help researchers discover the fate of missing flight MH370.
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Melissa Conley Tyler is a Friend of The Conversation.Honorary Fellow, Asia Institute, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor in Human Rights and International Law, University of Newcastle
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Tony Walker is a Friend of The Conversation.Vice-Chancellor's Fellow, La Trobe University
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Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, and Professor of Political Science, Charles Sturt University
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Assistant Professor in International Relations, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) Yogyakarta
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Faculty Member, Asian Studies Program, Georgetown University; Visiting Fellow, Department of Pacific Affairs, Australian National University., Georgetown University
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Associate Professor in International Human Rights Law, The University of Western Australia
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